That lease payment is less than most cable bills. Well done

@galeriadelamor53

2 жыл бұрын

😂 or the lowest child support payment plan too

I attended an EV festival last Fall and a number of Kona owners had indicated they had recalls for the batteries along with other issues that required them to leave their cars with Hyundai dealership for weeks to be repair. Beware and stay inform before buying a Kona.

No gloss black in the interior and it looks really nice because of it. Nice review as always Steve.

love your reviews, down to earth and no BS.

Love this video! Glad you’re enjoying! Thanks for the look. I’ll go fire up my Niro EV, and we can drag race for pinks. Sounds like you need an F-150 Lightning Raptor (if that’s a thing) to get you back into the great outdoors!

The front looks very nice in black. The tail end does not seem to match the front styling, however. Not a big deal, but it is a shame. I prefer the style to be consistent so it looks like one car, not two cars glued together.

i have a 22 model, for the most part i like it..... done 2600 miles so far and not even cost me £50 yet (lots of free public chargers here in scotland) , its smooth comfortable (non leather seats) quiet, responsive.......BUT, build quality only gets a 8/10 as if you put all 4 windows down an inch or 2 to clean the very top edge, you can move them all from side to side, like they aint bolted in good, the brakes squeel for the last mph coming to a stop, the cabin heater is garbage (and you need it here) but the range is close to 300 miles even here (was 250 in dead of winter when i got it) cant charge from home so needed this range and as a 1st full EV i would have to say i would recommend one. i find myself going for a drive just for the hell of it

I don’t care what you say about the look of Teslas Steve. I love mine but you’re right about once you own an EV, there’s no going back. 😂

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fair! I think I am in the minority on that one.

@darrendonovan6679

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes I'm with you. I just cannot stand the Tesla exterior (some other reviewer described it as jelly beans, Lol), and especially the spartan interior with the huge iPad. Most things require it for function, that's a HUGE negative in my book. I prefer physical controls, be it knobs or buttons. I'm deciding between Kona EV or Niro EV. Any thoughts on that? Thank you!!!

Good review 👍 from Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@asmith9040

2 жыл бұрын

Since you posted the review have you any more recent info on reliability of the kona ev battery etc?

Love the presentation of this review the Kona seems to be a great choice..

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very nice review

I tested a Kona EV Limited a couple of months back. It's really a fun and sporty little car. If it were a little larger and offered in AWD I would have strongly considered a purchase. I ended up putting a deposit on a VW ID.4 Pro S AWD, and a Hyundai Tucson Limited PHEV AWD as well. Whichever one shows up first is the one I'll purchase. PS: Both deposits are refundable

@Andrew8126

2 жыл бұрын

Nice choices!

@bassistdc

2 жыл бұрын

You still have to put gas and oil in the PHEV. I'd pass on that, but that's just me.

@bassistdc

2 жыл бұрын

@Hose2wAcKiEr You don't get it. I know longer have any interest in gas vehicles. I'm getting an EV next month. No disrespect intended.

@anthonybobr

2 жыл бұрын

Looking at their website rn and it looks like they are now!

@tigerrawden4781

Жыл бұрын

😮for

Thanks 🙏🏻 sir for information , 🥂👏👏👏👏✌️🍀. I’m looking forward to one of those ,, but prices still can’t forward ,, but I figure out

TY very much, Steve!

Wow! Not bad! I'll have to keep Hyundai in mind when I go shopping for my next car (which I mandated has to be a full EV). I thought the Tesla Model 3 was the best cheap EV, and while the range may be higher, this certainly is a contender, especially with the larger size and more traditional design.

Thanks Steve I. am going to be trying this car out soon informative. review

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I picked up my new Kona in October. The negatives. 1. No space for anyone taller than a child or 5ft 4 if both front seats are in use. Nobody but a small child can sit behind the driver. 2. Only 1 USB port in the front 3. Very small boot. The cable takes up quite a bit if space in the boot. The positives. Everything else. It is nippy and responsive. Fantastic stereo Quiet cabin Travel costs are soooo low compared to petrol Excellent navigation Great heating. Great car for 3 people maximum.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah - rear seats are a little tight if those in the front have legs 😉. Also wish Hyundai would upgrade this version of BlueLink to support wireless phone projection.

@webcomment8895

2 жыл бұрын

You are exaggerating. The back seat is tight for tall people, but I literally just watched another video io KZread showing someone 6ft 2 hop in the back seat and fit. So, people much taller than 5 ft 4 can ride in back if the front seat occupants use some common sense and don't put their seats all the way back and allow some leg room for rear passengers. If you have a family of 5 tall and wide people, this is the wrong vehicle, but if you occasionally want to be able to carry 2 adults in back for short trips, it can be done easily.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

@@webcomment8895 Whenever I take family members out no one wants to ride in the backseat. What more can I say?

@webcomment8895

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes 5ft 4 is not the cutoff though. It's fine that they "don't want to" ride in the back seat and would prefer to ride in a larger vehicle. It's still works for occasional use and they can deal with it. I've seen adults get in the back of Mustangs and this is not comparable to that. If you need to carry tall adults in back regularly (household members commuting together daily etc.), this is not the best choice. However, you can carry average size adults without much issue if you use some common sense of putting the tallest in the front and don't push the front seats back so far that there is no room for legs in the back seat.

@altoclef6688

2 жыл бұрын

If you are clever you can fit a not too long cable under the boot floor. One nuisance less. I have a 3m cable there (about 10 ft).

really great video thank you

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Re your comment on bikes/kayaks: one of the reasons I chose the Kona over the ID3 was that I can fit a roof rack (for kayaks) and tow hitch (for bike rack). I have been able to do that on my 2021 in the UK, it's crazy they don't support that in your market!

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m jealous. Only the gas model offers those options. And because I’m leasing I don’t feel comfortable with some of the available aftermarket solutions that may damage the paint.

@eddiesugar5616

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes No I don't blame you. That's silly isn't it. A lot of the reviews don't mention that the ID3 can't carry anything on the roof, I assumed that the Kona always could as the lengthwise bars come as standard - well at least they do in the UK!!

I looked at a Kona, but the back seat was nominal. When my wife adjusted the passenger seat to what she considered minimal legroom, she couldn't sit behind herself. The Kona is only useful as a family car if your kids are small or your whole family is very short.

@galeriadelamor53

2 жыл бұрын

For a bunch of little Mexicans

@dekenba6482

Жыл бұрын

I'd tend to agree with this - small kids are fine in the back, even young teenagers, but 3 kids in the back is a bit of a squeeze.

What happened to the old SD card for your navigation system? I want to update my 2019 Sonata but I’m unsure of what to do with the SD card that came standard for the navigation system

Does the high center console area bother your right knee at all? I sat in a Kona the other day and it just seemed like my right knee/leg would be knocking a lot on that console.

The charge port door bothers me. That aside, I like the styling of the update!

Thanks for review! The 2021 Hyundai Kona has a predicted reliability score of 82 out of 100. What are the reliability factors of the 2022 model? What is the wait time for Hyundai Kona Electric?

I’m enjoying my Mach E (also have a GT PE on order), my F150 Powerboost and my Specialized Turbo LEVO e bike. My Vette is still a gas.

I wanted to like the Kona EV but went with a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq EV Limited. A little more room and less range but I didn't need the extra battery. Next car is a used Ioniq 5.

Like many out there I am appalled with the current diesel and gas prices. So after waiting and testing and reading I bought myself this model second hand at a fair price. Me and the wife are loving the hell out of it . So fast, easy and quiet. room is ok because it's not too low like the zoe,id3,tesla 3 and it's not a suv like beast. The range has been enough for 2 weeks of suburban driving. At the weekend it stays parked and charges at slow rates (because i still haven't a charger) and it cost me 7 euros to charge for 400 km, that's 14 times less then my diesel mercedes c220 which was an excellent car until mr. putin did what he pleased to us. at first i fidelled with the infotainment and found it funny to put films and youtubes on the screen but now i just like to hear stopify and quietly drive. Not one ev detractor has yet to say anything bad about the car after going for a spin in sport mode. not one

You didn't mention the instrument layout is better in the old one....it is clean and simple. The 2022 one with the power/charge meter (which you don't really need) to the right is much less clear. The new front features a sturdier charge port. I didn't have any problems, but the old one feels like some cheap plastic which will fail all too soon. Hopefully it's just the feeling...

Strange, maybe a different version inn Europe(Norway), my 2021(22) facelift Kona has a roof racks and a HUD and can have trailerhitch(only 300kg)

The gas kona hitch bolts directly to the ev seen it done multiple times here in Canada and I see multiple kona ev with roof racks here too lol edit ok I see now yeah that kona is missing the rails I'm sure they could be sourced and installed so roof rack cross rails could mount up my factory mounts have little plastic caps 2 per side I assume to bolt them to the roof but I would be very surprised if they changed the hitch mount location just to sell a car in a different area with no access to a hitch as my 2022 does in fact have all the areas/clearance for the hitch

Steve, my wife loves the Kona EV, and we would buy one for our second car if we could. Unfortunately, they are only available in 11 states! Which really sucks!!! No state restrictions on Tesla! We have a dealer/service center right here in our city. What's the deal Hyundai?!!!

I got the european vesion back in august and this car is GREAT! Well, I don't have any experience with other electric cars to make a comparison, but I can say by now that I'm in love with this model. Mine came with the HUD, by the way. It's very handy and I ask myself how I was able to drive a car without it before.

@hsavietto

2 жыл бұрын

I only would prefer it charging port to be on the side, to be honest. I've already had some problems with public charges to reach the plug to the charging port without having to park perpendicularly to the sidewalk. This specific charging station was one parking spot with the charger right on the middle, with very short cables.

I am picking up 2022 Kona EV Ultimate here in Western Canada it does come with Apple car play also wireless charging and with the heads up display it also come with roof rails , I have also being told there is an after market towing kit , not that I want it.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Others have said the same. You guys up north are getting all the good stuff.

@shaunmckenna1923

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes Yes but they do cost more mine is almost $60K then less Gov kick backs of $8K so that makes $52K .

1:29 aha! New Jersey!

Canada Ultimate does get HUD and roof rail supports- but no rear USB D:

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that odd?

id like to get one to replace my 2014 outback

Interesting, I don’t think they offering the 3 years free charging anymore.

2:19 The disrespect againt Tesla XD

How much does your electricity bill go up by, using an EV, this EV in particular?

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

It’ll vary widely but I always suggest $60/month as an average. I have a new meter that allows me to charge at off-peak hours which costs significantly less.

Man you made me sad comparing what the lease was for a fully loaded a couple years ago vs today - 2.5x higher now. The Game plan for replacing our barely driven 2nd car was going to be a low mile lease. Now I think I might just have to buy it in order to at least get some sort of benefit from that tax credit

Regular gas Kona very economical in Regular gas usage. I'm not sure anymore if EV is better. EV has higher cost, daily charging with recent Coned price and 100k miles battery replacement will cost additional money. Kona gas is just 25-30k. Change 6 month oil, weekly 30 dollar gas and engine last 200k or more.

Which one is better? Mache or Kona EV? I’m so torn. I just don’t want to pay 47,000 for mache 2023.

I thought this car had wireless apple play and Android auto. That's what it says on the website. Thanks for the review btw

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Only on the lesser trims with the smaller screens.

Tow Hitch? Is there an option on this Kona EV?

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

No towing.

Your Kona may be loud, but Yacht Rock is _louder_ so enjoy Chicago's Greatest Hits at adult volumes

You lease the black one (top trim) for $177/month?

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

No. My blue 2020.

When does the 2022 EV Kona come out?

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

You mean like the one in the video? 😏

how much does it cost to install the fast charging unit at home for this vehicle?

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

It varies depending upon the install location’s proximity to your electrical box. But figure at least $1000 including hardware and install.

It’s got impressive range - I just don’t like the look or the comprehensive interior package.

You can get the heads up display on the new kona, I have it on my ultimate electric 2022

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

In the U.S.? It’s nowhere to be found on the options list. Also, the 2022 Electric top trim is now called the Limited so perhaps there’s some confusion there?

@Hankercheif

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes yeah my bad, I'm In the uk, also very difficult to get any, full electric cars at the moment here, due to shortages, there is up to a 9 month wait

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hankercheif Same here. You cannot find one of these Konas within 150 miles of my area.

Sorry but the front on the new one is a big improvement over the previous model. Again, there are better infotainment/navigation systems out there. The one in the Kona and the Kia E-Niro are great but to say they're anything above that really misses the mark of how intuitive the Tesla infotainment system is not to mention all the bits you get such as a large GPS with clear visuals of the charging stations , games and the ability to not be bored out of your mind and simply watch a movie on the screen is the best.

Had a kona premium 1.0 petrol for 15 months...had to change the ride is way too firm and the plastics on the interior are dreadfull....had a kia xceed same company but the quality and ride are brilliant

Are you sure about 3 years of free charging? I think it’s only 250 kWh.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

“As a thank you for purchasing or leasing a 2021 IONIQ Electric or 2021 or 2022 KONA Electric, we’re picking up the tab at any Electrify America fast-charging station. You’ll get free charging anywhere in their network, up to 250kWh or about 1,000 miles of driving. So charge up and go.”

You’re never going to see 177 leases anymore that was a thing of the past.

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

💯. We got in at exactly the right time.

The newer one looks like a Macan in the front :)

Nice hyundai ev..

Looked a the several ev's, including the Kona, it drove pretty nice, but it was a bit cramped in the back. I have adult children and they wouldn't be happy sitting in the back. Price was way over msrp, I got a tesla 3 AWD instead for a bit more, and more leg room.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Rear legroom is definitely a little tight

2:18 was he being serious?😭

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Was that the Tesla comment? If so, then absolutely. Looks like they were designed by a toddler.

The price point makes Tesla 3 the better lease or purchase.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

$468 to lease a Model 3. So no.

@finned958

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes Tesla 3 is the better car. Kona Electric is slightly less per month.

A nice car but seriously expensive. Should be at least 5k less.

2:18 *Tesla fanboys triggered*

the Kona is smaller than the bolt,, an the bolt is cheaper

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

Bolt is excellent, as well.

You really should not be keeping an EV charged above 80% for long periods. It doesn't matter to you as much, but keeping a full charge for so long is bad for the battery. Only charge above 80% just before a roadtrip.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Even when charging at 120V? I thought that only mattered if you were fast charging.

@AW-gj4ji

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes batteries in general doesn’t age well when kept in high or low charge. The sweet spot would probably be something like 40-70%.

How the hell did you manage to get a $177 per month bill on that lease?

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

2020 leftover right as the 2022 models were hitting the dealership. Last one they had. Lucky, I guess.

I won't say the Tesla looks ugly, but it looks boring and cartoonish like it belongs in the Monopoly board game. This little sneaky EV is nicely equipped, and it's one the few EVs with an open moonroof. Hyundai is moving so fast with its EVs developments, and this in-betweener will soon be forgotten.

Do you also love the cheap hard plastic interior? Kia e-Niro is just much higher quality.

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

What I really love is the $177/month lease rate on an Ultimate.

@taomahNEGEV

Жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes Fair enough.

Had my Kona Electric for two months put 7200 Miles on it and the battery died. Dealer doesn’t know when it will be back. Beware!!!!

@stevehammes

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for 16 months. Not even the smallest issue with any of it. Highly recommend.

@glen2800

Жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes so I guess that you haven’t had to deal with their service?

If you think tesla is ugly ... your mind is forcing you to like something cheaper :)

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh. So ugly. And designs that aren't aging well at all.

Hyundai ev makes a annoying sound when driven from its speaker

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

I kind of like it.

Well I hope that sweet young girl pitches on kwh's because its still not free.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I put her to work doing various jobs for me. And then this summer she gets a real job 🤑

Too expensive for your first EV. Try the MG ZS EV first.

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Not if you live here.

Tesla ugly did I listen well?????

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Hideous.

The fact the Kona EV is not RWD is a total wasted opportunity. I know it's based on an ICE vehicle. But, the architecture was meant to serve as an ICE vehicle and an EV from the beginning to begin with. If it was RWD, it probably would be able to tow a little bit, it would be faster, and handle even better.

@edlingja1

2 жыл бұрын

Should be able to get awd on demand, so in winter you can be more confident approaching a stop sign or lights. I’m certainly interested tho, having this as a grocery getter & my truck for the real driving makes a lot of sense.

does it hav autopilot 😂😂👎🏿

Too expensive.

I own a 500e and don't want to swap, no comparison, but this got no style no personality, IMHO boring car

40 thousand dollars get the f outta here

Cons the price 47 thousand and a 230 mile range pros not a damn thing I will stick with gasoline engines

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Pros: Leased for $177/month for the highest trim level that is rated at 258 miles and actuially gets much more in above freezing temps. Never buy $4.50/gallon gas, oil changes, air filters or other engine maintenance.

You killed me when u said Tesla's are the ugliest cars??? Your outfit is the most hideous ever

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s funny because your mom said she loved it last night.

@wrinklykong1346

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes 😂

@wrinklykong1346

2 жыл бұрын

Teslas are cool but so ugly the proportions are so off. I'll stick to my Lexus es350

Tesla is the ugliest looking car! I concur!!!!!!! LOL :)

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

Hideous, honestly.

Hahaa tesla is the ugliest yet still dominates and change the market where many of these companies out here longer and has more experience than tesla. This car is way uglier than a tesla lets be real🙄🙄😐😐🐑

@stevehammes

2 жыл бұрын

The Model 3 and Model Y are the most hideous automotive designs ever created. How could someone buy one of those?

@ozoneA6

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehammes haaahaaa do the comparison open mindedly and see why persons will buy a tesla over this garbage that is so expensive✌👍